The Ministry of Finance marks a significant milestone, with the completion and publication of the 2024-2026 Medium Term Debt Strategy (MTDS). This report is the first of its kind for the Territory and building on the 2023 base year, it demonstrates Government's commitment to long-term territorial development planning.A MTDS presents a debt management strategy with a medium-term focus that would guide the government’s borrowing policies and debt management operations to achieve its debt...

Premier of the Virgin Islands, Honourable Dr. Natalio D. Wheatley will be absent from the Territory from Sunday, May 26 to Thursday, May 30, for the purpose of attending the fourth International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in Antigua and Barbuda.The theme being observed this year is “Charting the Course Toward Resilient Prosperity”.The objective of this conference is to review SIDS’ sustainable development progress and propose a new decade of partnership...

The British Virgin Islands (BVI) Asia Trade Mission, led by Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Honorable Lorna Smith, OBE, has successfully completed its first leg in Hong Kong, engaging in a series of meetings and events this week. The delegation included representatives from ten firms that sponsored and participated in the Trade Mission, showcasing the collaborative spirit of the BVI's public and private sectors.In Hong Kong, Deputy Premier Smith held significant meetings ...

The Environmental Health Division is urging residents to take immediate action to reduce mosquito breeding sites following heavy rainfall.Deputy Chief Environmental Health Officer, Ms. Henrietta Alexander said the accumulation of standing water poses a significant risk for increased mosquito activity, which can lead to the spread of mosquito-borne diseases such as Dengue Fever and Chikungunya.Ms. Alexander said, “The recent rains have created numerous potential breeding grounds for mosquit...

We remember the Roman Empire as being way ahead of its time in engineering feats. The water delivery and disposal systems are still a wonder of the world although that empire fell in 476 AD. How did they do it? Of course, it helped to have been a world ruling power.  Money, taxes, expertise, flowed into pagan Rome from all corners, all dominions and the empire invested. Papal Rome did not miss a beat.  Its money flowed in on highways of blood, fear and int...

We remember the Roman Empire as being way ahead of its time in engineering feats. The water delivery and disposal systems are still a wonder of the world although that empire fell in 476 AD. How did they do it? Of course, it helped to have been a world ruling power.  Money, taxes, expertise, flowed into pagan Rome from all corners, all dominions and the empire invested. Papal Rome did not miss a beat.  Its money flowed in on highways of blood, fear and int...

Information reaching our newsroom indicates that the Honourable Premier is attempting to request a further extension on the COI Recommendations Implementation. We understand that the requested time being sought, is August 2024. Yesterday Thursday 23 May, the Premier along with his Acting Director of Communications Karia Christopher, attempted to, in a preplanned and what appeared to be a pre rehearsed interview, quell discomfort around the upcoming end of May deadline for the completion of ...

On Friday evening 17 May, police confirmed a report of an unresponsive male on Virgin Gorda. “RVIPF can confirm a report received, after 7 pm this evening, of an unresponsive male  in The Valley, Virgin Gorda.Officers responded and conducted investigations. The male was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigation is ongoing.”Our media house can now confirm the deceased male to be former Public Officer and Economist Everett O’Neal. We understand that he has been sick f...

It is that time of the year, once again, when families gather in support of their loved ones to witness a transition, a rite of passage.Graduation fever is on.  The excitement in the air is palpable and children (they are no longer that) and their parents are proud to mark such a significant milestone.  This year, those gatherings are marred by two wars: one between Israel and Palestine and the other in Ukraine with Russia.As humans we have not learned to live in harmony and year by ye...

The RVIPF are confirming reports received, after 7 pm this evening, Friday May 17, of an unresponsive male  in The Valley, Virgin Gorda.Officers responded and conducted investigations. The male was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigations are ongoing.Our news room has been made aware of the identity, but will respect the family at this time. We extend condolences to the family of the deceased.   

The RVIPF have confirmed the arrest of Claude Skelton-Cline, a former Government Consultant. He was arrested today Friday May 17th and charged with a number of crimes. The crimes are reported to be in relation to an ongoing criminal investigation into Government contracts awarded from 2008 to 2010.Claude Skelton Cline, 58, of Ballast Bay was charged with two counts of obtaining property by deception, four counts of false accounting and one count of proceeds of crime. He has been granted bai...

There has been a double murder in the Territory overnight. The RVIPF have confirmed a shooting incident in the Huntums Ghut area after 1 am this morning Friday, May 17th.Two males have been confirmed dead as a result of the shooting. Identities have not been released.Details surrounding the incident are unclear at this time. This brings the number of murders in the Territory to three (3) for 2024.  Prominent local Attorney Jamal Smith was murdered in his home in early March. Guava...

Officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force responded to a report of a stabbing at His Majesty’s Prison on Sunday, May 12 after 4 pm. Following theincident, one inmate who our media house understands to be Shakeel Ryan, was transported to Dr. Orlando Smith Hospital for medical treatment whilst two inmates were removed from the prison for questioning.Police later charged Andreas Norford who is presently serving 30 years for the murder of Cornel Melbourne Francis, and Essadro Jefferson...

Courtesy of a hard fought 3-2 victory over nearest rivals and titlecontenders, Islanders FC, Wolues FC have claimed their first ever National League Championship reaching an unassailableforty-five points with one game remaining, four points clear at the top of the standings.The Islanders had to win the game to stand a chance of their ninth title and must have feared the worst when they fell into a two-goalhole, thanks to a goal direct from a corner by Phil Nelson and a strike from Kieran Brown.H...

Chantel Malone OLY placed 1st with a best leap of 6.53 / 21’ 51/4” achieved at her first attempt at the PURE Athletics Sprint Elite Meet hosted yesterday Saturday May 11 at the NTC Training Center in Clermont, Florida. Malone, competing in her 2nd event of the season and 2nd since recovering from a knee injury and subsequent operation, delivered her best set since 2021 with consistent marks in her flights (6.53, 6.49, 6.52, 6.45 + 2 fouled attempts).Malone, who made BVI history ...

One year following to 2023 General Election Anegada, the drowned land, finds itself in a familiar space—abandoned and forgotten post elections. Promises made to a people; forgotten. Their many woes election-after-election, still remain.

One year following to 2023 General Election Anegada, the drowned land, finds itself in a familiar space—abandoned and forgotten post elections. Promises made to a people; forgotten. Their many woes election-after-election, still remain.

The screams erupting from her Manchester Mansion assaulted the ear drums of surrounding neighbours.  But the 93-year-old occupant was not in agony although phantom pains are known to frequently wrack her body and reduce her to bitter tears unbecoming of a woman of her poise and dignity.Body parts that she no longer has, as a double amputee, are attacked; Feet, shin bones, toes.  So, she is confined to a wheelchair which has not succeeded in keeping her still nor keeping her at home. &n...

The British Virgin Islands Airports Authority is advising the traveling public of the immediate closure of the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport today, Sunday, May 5.Managing Director, Mr. Kurt Menal said the closure is as result of a bomb threat which is being treated as legitimate and resulted in the activation of the Authority’s Contingency plan.Mr. Menal said officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force are currently at the airport collaborating with other Authorities to ...

Attorney and First Virgin Islander Commissioner of Police, Vernon Malone has passed away. He died earlier today at the D. Orlando Smith Hospital.  Malone served as Commissioner of Police from 1992-2002. Vernon Malone also served as an Elected Representative in the HOA after being elected in 2007 with the VIP. He served one term.   We extend condolences to his family, friends and colleagues.